BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR

Kroger; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bakery/Cake Decorator to enhance customer experiences through exceptional service. In this role, you will create delightful bakery items, assist customers with their selections, and maintain a clean and inviting environment. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about food and customer service, with the potential for growth and development within a supportive team. Join a company that values diversity and innovation, and help feed the human spirit through your culinary skills.

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Associate Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in retail and bakery/cake decorating is essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle stress.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment and assist customers with product inquiries.
• Prepare and decorate bakery items as per customer requests.

Skills

Retail Experience

Bakery/Cake Decorating Experience

Effective Communication Skills

Basic Math Knowledge

Ability to Handle Stressful Situations

Education

High School Diploma

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Job Description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all established quality assurance standards. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

1. Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
2. Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
3. Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about; prepare bakery items, including wedding cakes, per customer requests using proper bakery equipment
4. Recommend bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need
5. Check product quality to ensure freshness; review sell by dates and take appropriate action; use all equipment in bakery such as the refrigerators, freezers, and ovens according to company guidelines
6. Decorate cakes, pastries, cupcakes, cookies and other bakery items
7. Label, stock, sign, and inventory department merchandise
8. Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager
9. Understand the store's layout and be able to locate products when requested by customer; stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
10. Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions note any discrepancies in inventory
11. Adhere to all local, state and federal health and civil code regulations
12. Ensure that all current merchandising, customer service, labor control, expense and supply controls, loss prevention, maintenance, safety, food safety, associate and customer engagement rules are being followed
13. Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management
14. Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair
15. Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud; notify management of customer or employee accidents
16. Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

1. Any retail experience
2. Any bakery/cake decorating experience
3. Ability to handle stressful situations
4. Knowledge of basic math
5. Effective communication skills

Desired

• Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing

About Us

Based in Illinois, Mariano’s merged with The Kroger Company in 2015. Today, we’re proudly serving Mariano’s customers in over 40 stores throughout the Chicago Metro area.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Mariano’s family!

If you are in need of reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the application or pre-hiring process, please call 844-849-7136 or contact the location’s management.

What You’ll Receive From Us

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Retail

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